Events

@ Albany County Historical Association

Detailed Times/Hours: 3:30 pm - 4:30 pm

Join us for an exclusive tour series exploring the hidden architecture, little-known spaces, and overlooked artifacts in the historic Ten Broeck Mansion. This special tour "Cabinets, Cupboards & Curiosities" offers a unique glimpse into how historic houses were utilized, delving into the intricacies of storage practices, household management, and the reasons behind their preservation. Discover the often-overlooked areas and little-known architectural details of this renowned historic site and gain a deeper understanding of the lives of its past inhabitants and workers. This tour includes an exploration of the spaces used by servants and enslaved persons, highlighting diverse stories at the Ten Broeck Mansion.

@ Historic Cherry Hill;

Detailed Times/Hours: Fridays and Saturdays, 12 p.m. - 4 p.m.; Tours are on the hour; the last tour begins at 3 pm. Thank you!

Story Walk & Open Gardens

@ Albany County Historical Association-Ten Broeck Mansion

Detailed Times/Hours: 3:30 pm - 4:30 pm

Join us for an exclusive tour series exploring health and wellness at the Ten Broeck Mansion. This special tour "Healthy, Wealthy, and Wise" offers a look at some of the spaces and practices which played a critical role in everyday health in the 1700s and 1800s. Discover hidden drains and linen cupboards and other evidence informing us about changing attitudes towards health and wellness in Albany.

@ USS Slater DE766

Detailed Times/Hours: USS SLATER is open for tours Wednesday through Sunday, 10 AM to 4 PM. We offer guided tours throughout the ship that are filled with stories about sailors aboard Destroyer Escorts.

Guided tours of the ship. 1 Hour in length. Open 1 April through 29 November - 10AM to 4PM

@ Shaker Heritage Society

Detailed Times/Hours: 9/12, Saturday open 10am - 4pm 9/13, Sunday open 10am - 3pm

Join us at America's first Shaker Settlement for our annual Harvest Craft Fair! There will be over 75 artisans there! Also, we will have hands on activities, live music, craft demonstrations, delicious food, a petting farm, and sheep shearing! There is something for the whole family. Parking is free and admission is a suggested donation of $5. Proceeds benefit the Shaker Heritage Society and our mission to revitalize this historic land.

@ Albany County Historical Association

Detailed Times/Hours: 10:30 am - 11:30 am

Jam with us! As the sweet Concord grapes ripen in our grape arbor, learn about jam and jelly making - get a taste of our famous Ten Broeck grape jelly! Plus, make an upcycled grape vine mosaic to take home.

@ Discover Albany Visitors Center

Detailed Times/Hours: Visitors Center opens at 10:00 am on Saturdays

Join Discover Albany for a guided walking tour about Discover Albany's revolutionary history! The tour begins at The Discover Albany Visitors Center, showcasing the finalist in the Revolutionary War LEGO Challenge! From there, guests will explore downtown Albany's historic streets while hearing tales of Albany's historic past. Highlights of the tour include The Quackenbush House at The Olde English Pub (1736) and The Van Ostrande-Radliff House at 48 Hudson Avenue (1728). We'll share stories of revolutionary era figures, including Alexander Hamilton, Benjamin Franklin and more.

@ Cohoes Visitor Center

Description: Cohoes began its rise to industrial prominence as a canal town. The Erie and Champlain Canals traversed Cohoes, and this network of waterways, along with abundant waterpower, made Cohoes a leader in the Industrial Revolution. This walking tour will feature canal towpaths where mules pulling barges once trod, limestone locks built by hand, and other historic canal features. On the tour, you will learn the history of this 19th century technological achievement and find out the different routes the canal took through Cohoes over time. At stops along the route, you will hear stories of life in a lively canal town, learn about some of the people instrumental in developing and building the canal, and discover how transportation and power canals and the Cohoes Falls led to the growth of the Harmony Mills and other industries in Cohoes. The tour will begin at the Cohoes Visitor Center.

@ Discover Albany Visitors Center

Detailed Times/Hours: Visitor Center Hours: Monday 9 AM–2 PM Tuesday 9 AM–2 PM Wednesday 9 AM–2 PM Thursday 9 AM–2 PM Friday 9 AM–2 PM Saturday 10 AM–2 PM Sunday Closed

We’re celebrating America’s 250th with a Lego Challenge! All summer, community members have been creating their own Lego displays inspired by Albany County's unique Revolutionary history. Finalists will be displayed at Discovery Albany’s Visitors Center in September. Stop by and vote for your favorite!

@ Albany County Historical Association-Ten Broeck Mansion

Detailed Times/Hours: 3:30 pm - 4:30 pm

Join us for a special focus tour exploring the lives and stories of the women who lived and worked at Ten Broeck Mansion. From Elizabeth Van Rensselaer, original owner of the Ten Broeck Mansion with her husband Abraham Ten Broeck, to abolitionist Roseanna Vosburgh, learn how women shaped the Ten Broeck Mansion and Albany County history. Tours include a special focus on women's contributions during the American Revolution.

@ Historic Cherry Hill

Join Historic Cherry Hill and 8 poets presenting original works. Following the reading, take a mini tour of the house and enjoy socializing with light refreshments! Engage in a complex look at our nation's history as we celebrate 250 years since the start of the American Revolution and explore the ongoing revolutions through art and community.

@ Albany County Historical Association

Detailed Times/Hours: Opportunity & Freedom Immersion Tour: Start at 2 pm: Irish American Heritage Museum (until 3:00 pm) - an Irish Music program is included in your tour. Middle: 3:30-4:30 pm Tour the Ten Broeck Mansion and visit the 4 acres of grounds and gardens - you are welcome to arrive early - bring and enjoy a snack in our gardens before your tour (pack in/pack out all waste). End at 5 pm: Underground Railroad Education Center (Myers Residence - concludes at 6 pm)

Immerse yourself in history! Join these special sequential tours, allowing you to visit three of Albany's finest historic sites exploring freedom and opportunity from the 1700s-1800s, and how immigrants and African Americans shaped our nation's ideas about freedom. Learn about the lives of enslaved persons, and the accomplishments and contributions of free persons of color in Albany. Learn how Albany grew and transformed: the lives of Irish immigrants, reformers and abolitionists, and Albany's important role for freedom-seekers on the underground railroad. These tours explore the complex connections between immigration, Black History, and the development of Albany, and have been singled out by historians for their innovation and high quality of interpretation. This is a unique opportunity to immerse yourself in history - comparing and contrasting the three museums and historic sites you visit, learning about the complex stories of those who built Albany NY and our nation as we celebrate the United States' 250th anniversary.

@ Albany County Historical Association-Ten Broeck Mansion

Detailed Times/Hours: 10:30 am - 11:30 am

Did you know tulips have been planted in our gardens since the 1800s? We will learn about the origins of tulips, how they came to Europe and North America, and how they grow. Learn more about agricultural science by helping us plant tulips in the gardens and chatting with our special guest cheese monger Mark Newbold.

@ Corning Preserve - Albany Boat launch -Albany Rowing Boat House

Detailed Times/Hours: The Head of the Hudson Regatta celebrates its 38th anniversary this year, bringing rowers of all ages and experience levels to the Hudson River. The race course stretches from north of the I-90 Bridge to Jennings Landing, with excellent viewing opportunities along the riverfront bike path. More than 30 events feature junior, collegiate, adult, novice, experienced, and adaptive athletes competing in Singles, Doubles, Pairs, Quads, Fours, and Eights. Winners are determined by the fastest times in each event, and the All-Points Trophy is awarded to the team with the highest overall score.

The Annual Head of the Hudson Regatta celebrates its 38th anniversary this year, bringing rowers of all ages and experience levels to the Hudson River. As one of the largest head races in the Northeast, it attracts competitors ranging from amateur and junior rowers to collegiate athletes. The race course stretches from north of the I-90 Bridge to Jennings Landing, with excellent viewing opportunities along the riverfront bike path. More than 30 events feature junior, collegiate, adult, novice, experienced, and adaptive athletes competing in Singles, Doubles, Pairs, Quads, Fours, and Eights. Winners are determined by the fastest times in each event, and the All-Points Trophy is awarded to the team with the highest overall score.

@ Albany County Historical Association-Ten Broeck Mansion

Detailed Times/Hours: 3:30 pm - 4:30 pm

Embark on a special tour as we delve into the rich history of the 1798 Ten Broeck Mansion and its grounds, uncovering its deep-rooted connections to Albany and the surrounding region. This tour explores the contributions of workers, including African American Master Gardeners (a historic term), and their pivotal roles in developing the Hudson Valley estates. Discover the diversity of plants imported from around the world while exploring the historic 1764 boundaries of the site, including visits to the former orchard and archaeological locations of key landscape features from the 18th and 19th centuries. Learn about Thomas Worth Olcott, a noted banker in Abraham Lincoln’s close circle, and his passion for horticulture, along with the lives of the gardeners who created the famed gardens at the Ten Broeck Mansion. Operated by the Albany County Historical Association as a community-centered museum and gardens, the Ten Broeck Mansion has welcomed the public for 77 years, showcasing the enduring relevance of this historic site to our community.

@ Albany County Historical Association-Ten Broeck Mansion

Detailed Times/Hours: Thursdays 10 am - 2 pm Fridays 10 am - 2 pm Saturdays 1 pm - 4 pm Tours available on the hour.

Step into history at one of the Upper Hudson Valley's finest historic house museums and gardens. Feature exhibit for 2026: "Road to Revolution: Leadership in 1776 and Beyond." Learn about the role the Revolution played in the lives of people at Ten Broeck Mansion and Albany County, and trace the changing leadership of the emerging United States from Revolutionary War General Abraham Ten Broeck to Abolitionist Rosanna Vosburgh.

@ Tawasentha Park

Join the Maurice D. Hinchey Hudson River Valley National Heritage Area, the Town of Guilderland Conservation Advisory Council, and the Tree Preservation Committee for a guided hike through one of the Capital Region's most remarkable natural landscapes. This hike will explore the rich biodiversity of the Normans Kill, local conservation efforts, and more. Whether you're interested in nature, history, or conservation, this walk offers a unique opportunity to experience Tawasentha Park through the stories that have shaped it for centuries. We will meet at the small pavilion at the bottom of the hill. Once you drive into the Park, you'll pass the pool building and main parking lot, and start descending the hill while passing a larger pavilion. Find a parking spot, and you'll see the small pavilion on the left side. Look for signs.